Description

Iron Dodecacarbonyl is an organometallic compound belonging to the class of metal carbonyls. This compound serves as a versatile precursor for the synthesis of other iron complexes and as a catalyst in various organic transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, materials science, and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of homogeneous and heterogeneous iron-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile source for depositing thin films of iron or iron-containing materials on substrates for electronic and magnetic applications.
• Nanoparticle Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent in the thermal decomposition synthesis of monodisperse iron and iron oxide nanoparticles.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst or reagent in specialized organic reactions, including cycloadditions and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fuel Additive Research: Investigated for potential use as a combustion catalyst or anti-knock agent in fuel research applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and developing novel catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Dodecacarbonyl
CAS No.	17685-52-8
Molecular Formula	C12Fe3O12 or Fe3(CO)12
Molecular Weight	503.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Triiron Dodecacarbonyl; Iron(0) Carbonyl; Iron Carbonyl Fe3(CO)12; Dodecacarbonyltriiron; Triiron Dodecacarbonyl Cluster; Ferrous Carbonyl (obsolete); EINECS 241-670-8
EINECS	241-670-8

Quality Control

Our Iron Dodecacarbonyl is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Isolate from strong oxidizers and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Fe3(CO)12)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., THF, toluene)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.